Building Surveys & Defect Analysis Services - Dorset, Hampshire and across The UK

At Castlemore Ltd, we have over 50 years experience of providing Building Surveying services to a wide range of customers across Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole, The New Forest, Dorset and Hampshire and the South of England.

Castlemore Ltd are RICS regulated and we provide a professional, reliable and bespoke range of services, which are tailored around the varying needs of our customers.

There are many different types of survey. Sometimes a single defect requires investigation and, at other times, the whole building needs surveying. If you cannot see one below that would meet your needs, please call us on 01202 48666 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to discuss.

Concerned about an existing Property?

Do you own or rent an existing property and have something that worries you? Examples of such defects are damp and mould, cracking, drainage problems, roof leaks and poor workmanship, creaking floors etc.

If so, you may want a Building Surveyor to take a look for you and advise on the cause and how to deal with it.

We will conduct an independent survey and produce an unbiased, professional report (written or verbal) according to your needs. We can also help resolve it for you and oversee any remedial works.

Buying a Property

Prior to buying a property, you should commission a survey to establish its condition and any defects (current or anticipated) that it may have. Even brand new, or recently refurbished, properties come with defects and these could be costly and time-consuming to resolve.

Many people rely on their mortgage survey to find any issues but your lender is only interested in ensuring that the property is worth that amount that you are borrowing. DO NOT RELY ON YOUR MORTGAGE SURVEY TO FIND ALL PROBLEMS.

You should also consider using an independent surveyor, who is not linked to any estate agent, solicitor or mortgage provider so that you get a completely unbiased and professional opinion.

There are many different types of survey and if you cannot see one below that would meet your needs, please call us on 01202 48666 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to discuss.

1. Homebuyers Report Survey

Often called a Level 2 survey, this survey is suitable for conventional properties that are in reasonable condition and have not been extended or are not listed. It is prepared in a standard report format, giving a 'traffic light' system for each element. The report does not include full details of the construction nor costs for putting any defects right. If you are unsure if this type of report is suitable, give us a call on 01202 486666 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2. Full Building Surveys

This is also called a Level 3 survey and is the most thorough and comprehensive of all surveys. It is suitable for any type of property, in any condition and is recommended for extended, altered, older properties and those of unconventional construction.

It is not restricted to a standard format and can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.

The report will provide a detailed assessment of the nature and condition of the property, together with technical advice about any identified problems and recommended remedial works. Additional specialist reports can also be obtained and incorporated into the report.

If you are unsure if this type of report is suitable, give us a call on 01202 486666 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss.

3.Snagging Surveys

Many people choose to purchase a new, or newly refurbished property, thinking that it will be free of defects and provide nothing to worry about. However, this is often not the case. Even if the work comes with a Guarantee, this can be extremely difficult to claim against. As a consenquence, many clients are choosing to have a snagging survey undertaken.

Castlemore Ltd will survey the new works and produce a list of 'snags' that can be presented to the developer, for rectification at their cost. In some instances, they have even been known to seek the advice of Castlemore and appoint us to oversee the remedial work.

If you are unsure if this type of report is suitable, give us a call on 01202 486666 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss.

4.Mortgage Valuation

The survey is undertaken on behalf of the mortgage lender. It provides a brief statement on the condition of the property and identifies any urgent repairs that have a bearing on the property's value. The surveyor will also recommend an insurance figure and provide a valuation of the property.

Castlemore does not undertake this type of survey. It is a limited inspection to ascertain if the property is worth what you are borrowing. It also only identifies any issues which will affect your mortgage or the mortgage lender's risk. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS SURVEY TO ADVISE YOU OF ALL POTENTIAL DEFECTS.

For an informal chat - or to discuss more details of any of our servicesplease call us now on 01202 486666 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or fill out the Contact Form and submit it.

Building Surveys

At Castlemore Ltd, we have over 20 years experience of providing Building Surveying and Defect Analysis Services to a wide range of customers across Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole, The New Forest and throughout Dorset and Hampshire.

Although we are based in Dorset, we provide our services to a large number of customers across the UK.

Access Consultancy

Our Managing Director Laura Bampton is a qualified Inclusive Environment Consultant and has over 20 years experience of Access Consultancy.

We use this experience and expertise to provide a specialist Disabled Access Consultancy Service to a large number of customers across the UK.